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Hyaluronic Acid: The Key to Hydrated Skin 🧪

Lana Banana’s Co-Founder Lana Sayah Explains

Hey, it's Lana, co-founder of Lana Banana and today we’re diving into one of my favourite ingredients of all time, the hydration queen herself, Hyaluronic Acid (aka HA).

If your skin’s been feeling tight, dry, or just a little flat, Hyaluronic Acid might just be your new best friend. It’s one of those ingredients that everyone talks about, and for good reason. Let me break it down for you.

What Is Hyaluronic Acid?

Despite its intense-sounding name, Hyaluronic Acid is actually super gentle and naturally found in your body. It’s a humectant, which means it acts like a magnet, drawing moisture into the skin and locking it in.

Fun fact: just one gram of HA can hold up to six litres of water. Yep, SIX. That’s why it’s the ultimate skin-plumper.

Why Hydration Matters

Hydration = happy skin. Whether your skin is dry, oily, combo or breakout-prone, keeping it hydrated helps:

  • Balance oil production
  • Improve skin elasticity and bounce
  • Reduce the appearance of texture
  • Strengthen your skin barrier (so important for young skin exposed to stress, hormone changes, and harsh products)

And remember: hydrated skin is not the same as oily skin. Oil sits on the surface, hydration works within.

Meet Your HA Hero: The Day Serum

At Lana Banana, we included Hyaluronic Acid in our Day Serum because we knew it would be non-negotiable for healthy, bouncy skin. But we didn’t stop there, our formula hydrates on multiple levels with smart layering ingredients.

Here’s what makes The Day Serum so iconic:

  • Hyaluronic Acid: Delivers intense hydration without clogging pores or causing irritation.
  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Reduces redness, improves texture and helps your skin hold onto moisture.
  • Peptides: Stimulate collagen for that smooth, glowy finish.
  • Marine Collagen: Supports skin repair and elasticity.
  • Vitamin C: Brightens and defends against daily damage.

It’s super lightweight, quick-absorbing and perfect under makeup or SPF. Think: juicy skin without the heaviness.

How to Use It for Maximum Glow

To get the best out of your Hyaluronic Acid:

  1. Cleanse your skin (our Gentle Cleanser is a great start).
  2. While skin is slightly damp, apply 1–2 pumps of The Day Serum. This helps HA attract and trap moisture properly.
  3. Lock it in with an SPF moisturiser like The Protective Moisturiser.

Use it every morning and watch your skin bounce back, literally.

Why We Love It at Lana Banana

We’re all about smart skincare with real results. Hydration is the foundation of healthy skin, and Hyaluronic Acid is one of the best, most research-backed ingredients to achieve that. Whether you're just starting your skincare journey or levelling up your glow, The Day Serum is a gentle yet powerful way to hydrate, protect and prep your skin every day.

Hydration is the key to long-term skin health and Hyaluronic Acid is the lock-picker. 

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